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title: "BCMS Self Service"
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# BCMS Self Service

Buyer: RURAL PAYMENTS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c9bfb66e-0a87-4ea1-a928-43f05ed5b0e3

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## Summary

The RURAL PAYMENTS AGENCY is seeking services for the "BCMS Self Service" project, aimed at providing an automated system for farmers to register cattle-related events via telephone. This procurement falls under the IT services sector, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and support. The contract is awarded following a direct procurement method and will be active from 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2019. The tender period closed on 20 December 2016, and the total contract value is £178,187. The project covers multiple delivery locations, including the United Kingdom and its overseas territories.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those that offer automated systems and telecommunication solutions. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with experience in software development and consulting are encouraged to engage, as their agility and innovation can align well with the needs of the RURAL PAYMENTS AGENCY. Companies with a track record in creating user-friendly applications for the agricultural sector would find this tender particularly favourable.

## Notice

To provide an automated self-service system allowing farmers to register births, deaths and the movement of cattle via the telephone using speech and DTM.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea2e8a24-b2b4-4d04-8528-16e392378e67 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £178,187 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £178,187 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RURAL PAYMENTS AGENCY |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG1 1AF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Reading |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Reading Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MAINTEL EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2017 at 16:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea2e8a24-b2b4-4d04-8528-16e392378e67

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea2e8a24-b2b4-4d04-8528-16e392378e67
  16th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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